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It's Mind Change Monday!Today we learn about the incredible system of immediate early genes that control when or whether thousands of the genes in your body are turned on or off each second. This system is part of why no two people are alike, but it ALSO gives us great hope for real life change.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday (00:50) - Self Brain Surgery School: Taking Control of Our Thinking (01:20) - The Dogma of Genetic Determinism (02:17) - Gene Expression: The Power to Influence Your Genetic Destiny (05:04) - The Influence of Environment on Gene Expression (11:25) - The Influence of Genes on Mind and Body (12:43) - Immediate Early Genes: Control and Influence (1

Anxiety, Labels, and Gratitude: Highlights from last weekPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

Here's a self-brain surgery operation you can learn to deal with anxiety in any situation. It's Frontal Lobe Friday! Today, we develop a strategy to handle anxiety, learn resilience, and become better equipped to face whatever comes along in life. Books Mentioned: Rest and War by Ben Stuart, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Never Split the Difference by Chris VossArticle on the Greek word for anxiety by Abarim PublicationsScriptures mentioned: Isaiah 30:18, Philippians 4PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:01) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Talking about Anxiety (02:07) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transforming Minds and Finding Hope (02:19) - Divine Timing: Email Listener Receives Encouragement in Car (04:35) - Finding Re

You Did it Again: Now What? A Strategy to Find Hope When You Blame YourselfSometimes, we make a decision or choice today that threatens our success, happiness, family, work, or health tomorrow. Lisa and I call this the “Tomorrow Tax.”(Adapted from Season 8, Episode 10 for Throwback Thursday) This episode is in response to a listener named Julie, who asked me to prescribe an “Emergency Dose” for when we find ourselves paying that Tomorrow Tax again.  Listen to hear the four steps to take if you find yourself paying a tax tomorrow on what happened yesterday.  Scripture: Job 38:11, James 1:14-16 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:08) - The concept of the "tomorrow tax" explained (01:37) - A man's struggle with addictio

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Hard to believe, but this is episode #87 in the Tuesdays with Tata series. Today, Tata walks us through the story of Gideon in Judges 6 and 7 in the Old Testament. It's a familiar story, but it's so easy to miss some huge lessons. We talk about how Gideon believed a story about himself ("I'm the weakest member of the weakest clan of the weakest tribe in my weak country"), but that God had a very different belief about Gideon. We'll see how Gideon had to go all-in to believe God, change his mind about limiting beliefs, be willing to even go up against his own father, and in the end, step into his real calling and identity. If you feel stuck, weak, or believe things about yourself that are different than the truth of God made you to be, this episode will encourage you.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study

It's Mind Change Monday! Today, we have the incredible Erwin Raphael McManus on the show to talk about his new book, Mind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One. This is the best personal transformation book I've ever read, and it's perfect for Mind Change Monday! Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind. In this radical guide, the award-winning author of The Last Arrow illuminates a surprising path toward personal fulfillment and optimal performance. (from Amazon.com review Erwin Raphael McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect and an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned communicator, McManus has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, billion-dollar companies, universities, and world leaders, and is passionate about helping people destroy their inter

I Came Home From the War and Never Unpacked the "Bags" of My Trauma That was a terrible mistake. Here's an overview of my experience with PTSD from the Iraq War, and answers to questions I received in a letter from a fellow sufferer. It’s an episode from season 1, with a new introduction. In the episode, I talk about the great work done on trauma recovery by Dr. Gabor Maté, but I’m pretty sure I called him “Gabriel” in my 3 am- coffee-deprived state! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here (00:02) - A Sunday Release for Unresolved Trauma (01:20) - Book launch amidst chaos and COVID-19 (03:38) - The significance of trauma and its treatment (07:34) - Personal experience with trauma and PTSD in war (10:21) - The Impact of Ira

Robin Long is a Pilates instructor, wellness coach, author, and mother.She helps us see the different ways our mindset can keep us stuck in unhealthy or inactive lifestyles, and gives us powerful tools to break old habits, reframe our ideas around wellness, and get moving in our lives.Book mentioned: Well to the Core by Robin LongRobin's website and online community, Lindywell.Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introducing Robin Long and LindyWell (02:20) - Robin Long's Book: Well to the Core (04:57) - Introducing Robin Long and her book "Well to the Core" (07:24) - Robin's family and how it influences her work in wellness (10:22) - Dispelling misconceptions about Pilates and its inclusivity (13:10) - Reflecting on internalized labeling and breaking free

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!What do epigenetics and childhood trauma have to do with your life now, and what can you do about it? It's time to become the CEO of your own brain!Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 23:7, II Corinthians 10:5Book mentioned: Genie In Your Genes by Dawson ChurchClick here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday and Selective Attention (01:30) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (02:23) - Boosting Podcast Rankings with Subscriptions and Shares (03:45) - The Mysterious Algorithm and the Power of Sharing (09:22) - The impact of life experiences on gene expression (11:23) - Methylation and acetylation as mechanisms of gene expression control (13:23) - Adverse childhood experiences and their effects on life outcomes

What Do We Do In Times of Disillusionment?When in seasons of pain or when we’ve lost things we thought we were sure of, it can feel as though we’ve been plunged into spiritual darkness. Today, a powerful talk with author and mentor, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how even though these times are scary and painful, the night is actually a normal part of God’s plan to help us grow. I’ve learned so much from Dr. Chole, and I’m grateful to have her spend this time with us today. You’ll be blessed and encouraged by her and her powerful new book, The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain.Episode transcript is available by clicking here. (Note: transcript is computer-generated and will contain spelling errors) (Adapted from Season 8, Episode 33 for Throwback Thursday)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp

Your Body is Intimately Connected to Your BrainHere's a talk about neurophysiology, faith, the ways stress affects healing, and how to pray for a new mind!Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 51:10, Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 19:13-14PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:01) - Introduction: The Connection Between Body and Brain (01:12) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Life Starts with Your Mind (02:05) - From Bears to Office Worries: The Evolution of Fear Response (08:23) - Understanding the connection between fear and physiological response (09:24) - The power of neurotransmitters in shaping our emotions (10:31) - Taking control of our thoughts and reactions (17:44) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Physiology (1

I’ve Discovered Four Different Ways People Respond to the Hard Things Life Brings The question is, are you going to wait to discover how you respond to your massive thing, or are you going to try to build your life so as to predict a healthier response when it happens to you? Is it up to chance, or is it your choice how you respond? This episode breaks down the four types of responses I’ve noticed after “The Massive Thing” or TMT happens. It doesn’t have to be chance for you, friend. But you can’t change your life until you change your mind.  Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 71:14(Adapted from Season 7, Episode 91)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Tuesday's episode delayed due to emergency surgery (01:39) - Enco

Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things Impact Our Brains and Can Sink Our HopeHere's a one-hour talk with my friend Max Lucado about how we can re-engage our faith, get our brains unstuck, and find hope again.Full-length video available from Baker Book House here.Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Leave a comment or question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" Episode at this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/drleewarren (00:02) - Introducing Max Locato, a best-selling Christian author (02:36) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing lives through neuroscience and faith (03:24) - Introduction of Dr. Lee Warren and Max Lucado (06:03) - Moment of prayer and transition to discussion (08:41) - Fond Memories of Playing Guitar in San Antonio (09:25) - Rock and Roll in Churc

Life Is Hard. It's Harder if You Don't Know How to Operate Your Brain. Welcome to Season 9, where we're going deeper into how our brains are designed, so that we can use them like God intender. Want to become more resilient? Healthier? Feel better? Be happier, no matter what happens? If so, then season 9 is for you. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Leave a comment or question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" Episode at this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/drleewarren Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

Today, a recap of the 100 Doses of Hope we covered in Season 8!Plus, a new self-brain surgery operation based on the Quaker prayer/meditation technique called “palms down/palms up,” as a sort of Trust Transplant. Book Mentioned: Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. Scripture: Psalm 71:14, Psalm 34 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Leave a comment or question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" Episode at this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/drleewarren Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

When Life Brings Your Massive Thing, You Only Have Two ChoicesThis episode was inspired by a letter I received from a listener. We talk about suffering and hope, and it will help you. Scripture: Isaiah 48:10, II Corinthians 1Books: Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart by Gordon Livingston and The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'ConnorPLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Leave a comment or question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" Episode at this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/drleewarren Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a plan for what to do when life thrown The Massive Thing at you.Here's how to develop a plan so that you're more resilient to life's troubles, starting today.Scripture: Ephesians 4, Philippians 4:6-8, Romans 12:2Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Check out my article on Psychology Today!This is a great conversation about self-brain surgery with Susie Larson. 

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!The first episode in a new series about how to get the different parts of your brain working in the way they're designed to take control of your thinking, change your mind, and change your life!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

Trailer for the Dr. Lee Warren Podcast, Season 9New season premiers September 22, 2023!

What Do Grief, Loss, Hope, and Faith Have to Do With Quantum Physics? (Adapted from Season 1, Episode 7 for Throwback Thursday) Life is uncertain. You can observe that in the real world, and you will. But it takes a quantum view to really see what’s happening down deep. And it’s beautiful, and terrifying, and hard to understand but it explains everything. Losing my son was awful and horrifying and never stops hurting. But my work that was birthed from that pain has saved lives. And your pain can be redeemed too. Your life still has meaning and purpose despite painful circumstances. Because of superposition, because it doesn’t just spin one way, it can be more than one thing at the same time. Thank God, or it would be unbearable. Start learning to see the physics of your own life, friend. That’s where you’ll find the hope you need. That’s how you’ll be able to start today.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sur